The history of the place was absolutely fascinating.
Synonyms and examplesinterestingShe's such an interesting person.
absorbingIt was a very absorbing film.
grippingI found the book absolutely gripping - I couldn't put it down.
rivetingThe performance was riveting.
compellingIt was a compelling story.
intriguingIt's a very intriguing situation.
Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms offascinating.
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spellbound
absorbed in
engrossed
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If you areinterested in something, you want to give your attention to it and learn more about it. Something that keeps your attention isinteresting.